2012 Western Regional Cooperative Soil Survey Conference

June 25-28, 2012
Davis, California

“It All Builds on Soil! Practical Applications of Soil Surveys for Land Management Decision-Making”

In 2012, land managers are faced with heightened challenges regarding soil resources management in relation to limited fiscal resources in all sectors of the economy. Reorganization at the federal level, in particular, requires planning for a reduced and more efficient workforce, which demands more efficient and practical tools to deliver services. The academic community is experiencing significant contraction in research funding programs as well. Key to economic recovery is the private sector, which will play an increasingly important role in the years ahead by way of applied land conservation techniques. A close working relationship between federal, state, and local government, in conjunction with academia and private industry, is essential to continued land stewardship.

At the Western Regional Cooperative Soil Survey Conference in Davis, California, the goal is to explore ways to provide practical soil technical guidance to resource managers. Please join the discussion of contemporary research and applied technology as a means to achieve enhanced soil health, water and air quality, and water quantity to improve landscape function in the face of increasing societal demands.

Lava Cap Winery – viticultural relations of upland soils (Ultisols) and influence (“Terrior”) of different soil series on grape varietals. These soils are also among the highest timber producers in the Sierra Nevada.

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LODGING

Lodging in Davis is distributed among several hotels located within walking distance of the Conference Center on the UC Davis campus, as well as local cafes and restaurants in the downtown area. For the preferred lodging rate, let the hotels know that you are registering with the WRNSS Conference (NRCS SOILS).